Geissberger – Hard Apple Cider
Cider Profile:
Name: Geissberger Farmhouse – Hard Apple Cider
Sampled December 2021
Updated September 2024
| Brand: Geissberger Farmhouse Cider Type: Apple – Crisp Location of Brewing: Clarington, ON ABV: 6.0% Website Link: farmhousecider.ca Ingredients: 100% Ontario Apples, Malic Acid, Yeast, Carbon Dioxide, Potassium Metabisulphite, Potassium Sorbate Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 14g/LSize(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Geissberger Online and Retail Store Flavour: Apple Colour: Transparent pale yellow Carbonation: Medium frequently streaming bubbles |
Cider Crate Tasting Notes:
Smell: Medium aroma. Bright, fleshy apple. Light acidity.
Initial Taste: A medium and sharp bite from carbonation. A quick tangy, bright apple. Yellow-variety characteristics. Apple-forward with some tannins. Juicy and a refreshing acidity.
After Taste: Apple notes remain the same and linger awhile. Becomes slightly drier as it finishes. Some earthiness.
On ice: Reduced carbonation, less sharp.
Additional Notes: A bright and traditional cider offering, the Hard Apple Cider from Geissberger is a super sessionable cider that scratches a lot of itches you may have for a straightforward but very flavourful offering. Incredibly juicy, the acidity is assertive but balanced and refreshing, making it very crisp and tangy overall. Could drink a lot of this easily – it could be a good British pub cider. Some sweet elements but still turns somewhat dry.
Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 3
Sour – 3.5
Crisp – 4.5
Dry – 3.5
Fruity – 4.5
Next recommendations:
More Sweet – Cowbell – Original Cider
More Sour – Farmgate – Hyslop
More Dry – Saunders – Saw Tooth Cider
More Crisp – Thornbury – Sparkling Craft Cider
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